Energy-efficient lighting just got even brighter - today Switch unveiled its brightest bulb yet at the 2011 LIGHTFAIR in Philadelphia. The new LED bulb is equivalent to a 100 watt bulb, can be completely
The Reflex installation in London comprises hundreds of brass rods containing thousands of LED lights on small custom chips. Spotted over at designboom, rAndom International's Wellcome Trust exhibit is
These stunning Coral Reef lamps from QisDesign light up with a just a quick flick of the wrist. Spotted at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair, the lamps feature three overlapping disc-shaped
Today Google flipped the switch on a remarkable new LED bulb that can be controlled by any Android device using the company's new open-source wireless networking protocol. The search giant worked with
This incredible installation demonstrates what happens when art, science and technology merge on behalf of the planet. Most of the designs feature energy efficient technologies or materials and open
Won Joon Lee was born in Seoul, Korea and is currently studying for his BFA in designed objects at the SAIC in Chicago. Stardust is the result of an intense two-semester design project that focused on the
Each of the LED-lit leaves is made of laser-etched plexiglass and mounted onto an artistically assembled shaft of bamboo. Each leaf contains a collection of red, green, blue, and white LEDs mounted on
Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd has created a spectacular interactive installation of energy efficient, emotion-reading lights for the Salone del Mobile 2011 exhibition in Milan. Designed by Ferruccio
Our friends over at molo recently released their portable Hobo Lanterns to much fanfare and we just got news that the interior design duo has now unveiled a special edition version of the tote-shaped LED
Here at Inhabitat, we’re big fans of innovative interior design-duo Molo, so we were psyched when they sent us news of their latest awesome paper lighting invention – the Molo Hobo Lantern! An
The Bay area startup Bridgelux has unveiled a brand new LED technology that can reduce upfront costs by a whopping 75%. Despite being an environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient alternative to
We're big fans of all of the futuristic new LED lights that have been popping up, but sometimes their shiny, modern looks distract from an outdoor space's natural beauty. That's why we were delighted when
Living in country that constantly basks in the beautiful sun, it comes as no surprise that Spain's lighting designers know a thing or two about inspiring light. From lighting systems reminiscent of
There is something truly delightful about the Rima lamp, which features a series of 65 LEDs suspended on a thin horizontal rail. Designed by Dreipuls, the lamp has individual rings that can be slid along
The iconic New Year's Eve Bal set to drop this year in Times Square was designed by none other than Waterford Crystal and Philips Lighting. The ball, which makes its annual 1 minute journey on New Year's
There's something nostalgic about old kerosene lamps that evokes thoughts of camping around a cozy fire - until you remind yourself of all of the respiratory problems the toxic fumes can give you. Well
LED lights are coming to Mexico in a big way -- Quintana Roo's Estate Governor Félix González Canto recently announced during the UN climate change conference in Cancun that the municipality of Othón
Not a fan of CFL bulbs but don't want to shell out the cash for LEDs? Enter the Electron Stimulated Luminescence bulb (ESL), designed by Vu1 Corporation. The bulb just passed UL certification -- meaning
One of the best ways to cut down your electricity bill is to switch over to LEDs. Not only are these lighting systems more energy-efficient, but they boast a much longer useful life and emit just a
If you've been wanting to swap out your electricity guzzling incandescent lamp with a smarter option, the world of LEDs may be just the illumination you're looking for. These radiant light sources are
These enchanting origami holiday cards by Tomomi Sayuda come as kits complete with folding instructions and an illuminating LED. The series is called 12 Folds because each one requires 12 folds to
We've seen some pretty impressive green beds before, but this one takes the cake. Designed by Arthur Xin, the Ecotypic Bed has overhead LED reading lights, speakers to play music to wake you up, an LED
Attention, residents of San Diego, California: keep an eye out for the launch of the largest interactive green energy lighting project in North America! The Port Commissioners and Caltrans just unveiled
The Coral Light is an LED lamp inspired by the exquisite corals of the ocean. Imitating how natural coral reflects rays of light through the sea's surface, the Coral Light creates a visually mesmerizing
Two of the best ways to keep your energy bill low is to stick with LED bulbs and to only use as much light as you need - simple enough ideas, no? As obvious as these thoughts may be, these green gestures
These beautiful light fixtures by Tanya Clarke are made from recycled pieces of plumbing hardware that have been retrofitted to spout a “drip” of glass illuminated by LED bulbs. Called Liquid
We like to keep close tabs on the latest news in LED innovation, but in reality it doesn't really mean much unless the technology is used. That's why we were impressed when we heard that Brinker, the
One of the hardest things about saving energy is disciplining ourselves to turn off our lights and appliances when they aren't in use. Well designers Jia Wen Chen & Wei-Ting Chen came up with a
Philips reached a new milestone in OLED lighting this week: the first AC-powered OLED module. In the past, OLED technology required DC voltage -- a requirement that meant OLED panels had to contain
